CHROMECAST BUILT-IN, NOW WITH THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT
Stream any music from your smartphone, laptop, or PC to the TX-NR686 with ease. Control playback with Chromecastenabled apps you know and love from your iPhone, iPad, Android™ phone or tablet, Mac® or Windows® laptop, or Chromebook™. If you have a speaker device featuring the Google Assistant, such as the Onkyo Smart Speaker G3, you can cue, play, and control music playback on your TX-NR686 by voice.
WORKS WITH SONOS
Welcome your new A/V receiver into the Sonos Home Sound System family—just pair it with a Sonos Connect and let Onkyo sound join the party. “Works with Sonos” means a product is designed to fit seamlessly into the Sonos ecosystem, and will wake from standby, switch inputs, and commence playback at your desired volume whenever selected from the Sonos app. Just by adding a Sonos Connect, you upgrade the streaming capabilities of your Onkyo home theater, and thanks to RCA and optical/coaxial digital audio outputs, both setup flexibility and sound quality are outstanding. The Sonos app, meanwhile, gathers all your favorite streaming sources into one beautiful interface so you can orchestrate entertainment all over the home. Even guests can join in by installing the Sonos app on their devices.
*Note: Requires a free firmware update. Sonos Connect sold separately (includes RCA cable). Sonos app is available free from App Store or Google Play.
WI-FI, AIRPLAY, SPOTIFY®, AND BLUETOOTH®
Dual-band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi assures stable connectivity so you can enjoy smooth streaming over AirPlay, the Spotify app, and the local network. Bluetooth technology also provides simple wireless streaming from music applications.
MORE STREAMING SERVICES AND INTERNET RADIO
Amazon Music (available via future firmware update TBA), TIDAL, Deezer, and TuneIn are baked into the GUI, making it easy to select from music and radio programs with Onkyo Controller.
FLARECONNECT™ WIRELESS MULTI-ROOM AUDIO
FlareConnect shares audio from network and external audio input sources between compatible components. Enjoy effortless multi-room playback of LP records, CDs, network music services, and more with supported components and speaker systems. Music selection, speaker grouping, and playback management across the home are built into the Onkyo Controller app.
SUPPORTS 4K HDR, BT.2020, 4K/60 HZ, AND HDCP 2.2
Six rear HDMI® inputs support pass-through of 4K HDR in HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision™ formats. They handle the BT.2020 4K Video Standard, 4K/60 Hz playback, and HDCP 2.2 for premium content. Front HDMI connects video cameras or consoles, while rear Sub Out is ideal for connecting a projector.
GIVE LIFE TO SOUND WITH DYNAMIC AUDIO AMPLIFICATION
High-current power is proven by an ability to drive four-ohm speaker loads, which test the toughest multichannel amplifier. Heaps of muscle means superior control for fast dynamics and high energy. Non-phase-shift amps present a detailed and cohesive audio image, while VLSC™ eliminates high frequency distortion for ultimate clarity of sound.
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE WITH EASY SETUP
With speakers and media players connected, plug in the AccuEQ mic and let the receiver GUI guide you through setup, from speaker calibration (including AccuReflex phase correction for Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers) through to network connection. The refined interface makes control simple and enjoyable.
POWERED ZONE 2 AND ZONE 2 LINE-OUT
Powered Zone 2 speaker outputs let you send amplified audio sources, including network, S/PDIF, and analog, to a pair of speakers in another room. Line outputs can connect home cinema sources to a separate hi-fi system. Manage playback
distribution with Onkyo Controller.
ADVANCED FEATURES
- HDMI terminals supporting HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision™, BT.2020, 4K/60 Hz pass-through, and HDCP 2.2
- 5.2.2-channel Dolby Atmos playback and Dolby Surround upmixing for audio formats including DTS® codecs
- DTS:X playback and DTS Neural:X® 3D upmixing supporting Dolby® formats
- AccuEQ Room Acoustic Calibration with AccuReflex phase alignment for Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers
- Supports Onkyo Controller app*4 for intuitive multi-room operation
- Stable 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity
- Chromecast built-in wireless audio streaming technology that works with the Google Assistant
- DTS Play-Fi multi-room audio with Onkyo Music Control App*4
- AirPlay audio streaming from iTunes and iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
- Hi-Res Audio playback including DSD 5.6 MHz/2.8 MHz*5, 192 kHz/24-bit FLAC*6, WAV (RIFF)*6, AIFF, ALAC*6, and Dolby® TrueHD*7
- Supports Amazon Music (available via future firmware update TBA), Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer music streaming services and TuneIn internet radio
- FlareConnect multi-room audio distribution to compatible components
- Powered Zone 2 speaker outputs and Zone 2 line-output with DAC supporting digital*8 and analog audio playback
- Bluetooth® wireless technology for mobiles, laptops, and PCs (Version 4.1 + LE, Profile: A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.3)
- Advanced Music Optimizer improves compressed digital audio quality, including Bluetooth audio
- Support for front L/R bi-amping in a 5.2-channel speaker layout
- 480i de-interlacing (480i to 480p) via HDMI for legacy video formats
AMPLIFIER FEATURES
- 165 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1 Channel Driven, IEC)
- Dynamic Audio Amplification delivers thrilling multichannel and stereo performance
- High-current power drives large speakers with 4-ohm resistance
- H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) customized transformer
- VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) high-frequency noise removal (for front L/R channels)
- Non-phase-shift amplification circuitry for clarity and detail
- Discrete output stage circuitry for low distortion
PROCESSING FEATURES
- Dolby Atmos and DTS:X reproduction (supports 5.2.2 channels)
- HDMI support for 4K/60 Hz, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, 3D, Audio Return Channel, DeepColor™, x.v.Color™, LipSync, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DSD, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), multichannel PCM, and CEC
- High-grade AKM (AK4458) 384 kHz/32-bit multichannel DAC
- PLL (Phase Locked Loop) jitter-cleaning technology for S/PDIF audio
- 32-bit Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Listening modes for gaming (Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG)
- Theater-Dimensional virtual surround function
- Direct Mode for audio reproduction close to original source quality
- Tone controls (bass/treble) for front L/R channels
CONNECTION FEATURES
- 7 HDMI inputs (1 front) and 2 outputs (1 Main Out, 1 Sub Out)
- Powered USB terminal (5 V, 1 A) for audio playback
- 2 composite video inputs and 2 component video inputs
- 3 digital audio inputs (2 optical and 1 coaxial)
- 6 analog audio inputs, 1 stereo 3.5 mm analog input (front)
- Phono input (MM) and equalizer for turntable connection
- 2 subwoofer pre-outs
- 6.35 mm headphone jack (front)
- Speaker setup mic input (front)
- Speaker posts with screw knobs
OTHER FEATURES
- Crossover adjustment for each channel (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/180/200 Hz)
- A/V Sync Control (up to 500 ms in 5 ms steps at 48 kHz)
- Graphical User Interface with overlaid On-Screen Display via HDMI
- Quick Setup Guide via GUI and easy connection diagram on rear panel
- Large input selector buttons
- Economical HDMI pass-through and Network Standby functions
- IP control support for home automation systems
- 3-mode display dimmer (normal/dim/dimmer)
- 40 FM/AM random presets
- Simple remote control
*1 Front HDMI input does not support 4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit video, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, or BT.2020. *2 HDMI Sub Out does not support ARC or CEC. *3 Availability of services may vary with region. Subscription may also be required. *4 Visit App Store or Google Play to check device and OS requirements and download free. *5 Converted to PCM. Playback not guaranteed via wireless LAN. *6 Supported sampling rate via wireless LAN depends on network environment. ALAC supported up to 96 kHz. *7 Not guaranteed via wireless LAN. *8 Audio via HDMI inputs excluded.
*Amazon Music available via future firmware update TBA.
SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier Section
Power Output
All Channels
- 165 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1 Channel Driven, IEC)
Dynamic Power
- 240 W (3 Ω, Front)
- 210 W (4 Ω, Front)
- 120 W (8 Ω, Front)
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)
- 0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half Power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
- 200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
- 3.5 mV/47 kΩ (Phono)
Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance
- 1 V/470 Ω (Subwoofer Pre Out)
- 200 mV/2.3 kΩ (Zone Line Out)
Frequency Response
- 10 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
Tone Control
- ±10 dB, 20 Hz (Bass)
- ±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- 106 dB (Line, IHF-A)
- 80 dB (Phono, IHF-A)
Speaker Impedance
Video Section
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
Video
- 1.0 Vp–p/75 Ω (Component Y)
- 0.7 Vp–p/75 Ω (Component B/R)
- 1.0 Vp–p/75 Ω (Composite)
Tuner Section
Tuning Frequency Range
- FM 87.5 MHz–108 MHz
- AM 522 kHz–1,611 kHz
- 530 kHz–1,710 kHz
FM/AM Preset Memory
General
Power Supply
Power Consumption
No-Sound Power Consumption
Standby Power Consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
CARTON
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Supplied Accessories
- Indoor FM antenna
- AM loop antenna
- Speaker setup microphone
- Quick Start Guide
- Basic Manual
- Remote controller
- AAA (R03) batteries x 2*